Core Construction - Ch.7 Worksheet 1

When instruction are given, the most effective way for listeners to insure they get all the information is to

• Compare notes with co-workers

• Take notes, ask questions and repeat summary of instructions

• Interrupt the speaker

• Play on your phone

Common documents that construction workers have to read are

• Legal briefs

• Arrest warrents

• Literary reviews

• Construction Drawings

According to the study of communication, the best way to define noise is

• Thoughts that distract the listener

• Discussing things that are off topic

• Anything that interferes with the message being told

• People interrupting someone who is thinking

When writing a document the best way to check for errors is

• Proofreading

• Complete sentences

• Neat handwriting

• Writing at high level

When reading instructions or a series of steps, you should always

• Skim directions

• Read only steps you do not know

• Read directions completely

• Perform part of the steps

Features in books that help readers locate information include

• Questions and comments section

• Tables of content and indexes

• Drawings and photographs

• Dictionaries

When you fold our arms it makes one think you are

• Distant

• The group leader

• An architect

• Warm and friendly

An important attribute of an effective speaker is the ability to

• Explain and simplify complex topics

• Allow humor during presentation

• Conduct multiple conversations

• Make others feel inferior.

If you do not understand what a speaker is saying, you should

• Ask the speaker quesitons

• Ignore that part of the presentation

• Ask others what is going on

• Get up and walk out

The rough draft of a document should

• Follow outlines

• Be perfect

• Be halfway completed

• Be totally unorganized